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The first observations of China's Qianfan satellites, which were launched in August, suggest that they far exceed the brightness limits suggested by astronomical authorities. Researchers warn that the growing "megaconste...

Researchers reveal that the relationship between brain structure and function varies significantly across different brain regions. In primary sensory and motor regions, neuron wiring strongly predicts function, while in ...

Human life expectancy dramatically increased last century. Compared to babies born in 1900, those born at the turn of the 21st century could live, on average, three decades longer--with many living to celebrate their 100...

At high altitudes, global warming is having its strongest effect on winter temperatures - and that might mean soils there store can less carbon than we expected

Researchers have discovered that the protein USP50 regulates DNA replication by managing which enzymes--nucleases or helicases--cleave or unwind DNA strands during replication. This control is crucial for stable replicat...

A recent study used PET imaging to examine synaptic connections in autistic and non-autistic adults, marking the first time this technology was applied to autism research. Findings show autistic adults have fewer synapse...

A fever and a nasty cough can be symptoms of a range of respiratory illnesses. An antigen test that narrows down the culprits can speed up diagnosis and recovery.

To achieve remarkable performances, quantum computing systems based on multiple qubits must attain high-fidelity entanglement between their underlying qubits. Past studies have shown that solid-state quantum platforms--q...

A new survey reveals that 25% of adults in the U.S. suspect they may have undiagnosed ADHD, though only 13% have consulted a doctor. Social media has driven greater awareness, especially among younger adults, but experts...

Human olfactory perception, traditionally viewed as slow, can actually detect rapid changes within a single sniff, as shown by new research. Using a precise sniff-triggered device, researchers presented different odors i...

New research in quantum entanglement could vastly improve disease detection, such as for cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

Programmable quantum computers have the potential to efficiently simulate increasingly complex molecular structures, electronic structures, chemical reactions, and quantum mechanical states in chemistry that classical co...

Researchers have found a link between two human-specific genes and the gene SYNGAP1, a factor in intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. These genes, SRGAP2B and SRGAP2C, slow down synapse development, a...

Netflix's Ancient Apocalypse peddles the idea that we have overlooked an extraordinary ancient civilisation. Flint Dibble explains why that is wrong, and why real archaeology is more exciting

OpenAI scientists have designed MLE-bench -- a compilation of 75 extremely difficult tests that can assess whether a future advanced AI agent is capable of modifying its own code and improving itself.

Scientists have found that transcranial infrared light therapy may promote tissue repair after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). In animal studies, brief daily infrared treatments reduced harmful inflammatory activity ...

Can you name everything from Ac to Zr? Test your knowledge of the periodic table and see if you can top the leaderboard

A team of researchers at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), in the U.S., has developed what they describe as a squeezed light system to improve detection sensitivity.

Research reveals that dogs' and humans' brain activity can synchronize when they gaze into each other's eyes. Known as neural coupling, this phenomenon has been seen in interactions within species, but observing it betwe...

A new way to store numbers in computers can dynamically prioritise accuracy or range, depending on need, allowing software to quickly switch between very large and small numbers

There are more than twice as many females as males buried in an ancient cemetery in Spain, a new study finds -- but no one knows why.

A recent study reveals that motor delays and low muscle tone are strong indicators of an underlying genetic diagnosis in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers reviewed patient records to identify early ...